Category: OUTDOOR

The Zone is a go kart track and much much more! We offer Batting Cages, Mini Golf, an Arcade and two Party Rooms! We can host your parties, whether they be for birthdays, church functions, company team building meetings or just for the FUN of it! New at the Zone - our Tea Party Room - A Princess Party Room for your favorite Princess. We are conveniently located about 40 minutes from Roanoke and about 30 minutes from Smith Mountain Lake. So bring your family and friends, whether its for competition or just plain FUN, The Zone is the place for YOU! 1175 State Street Rocky Mount, VA 24151 (540) 484-1250

About Add a little adventure to your next vacation and join us in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains at our year round conference, retreat and adventure center. We have accommodations for small family groups as well as large groups for up to 105 lodging and up to 200 camping. Whether you are looking for a relaxing mountain getaway or a high adventure trip, we can help customize a retreat that will fit both your interests and your budget. We customize all group tours and retreats to meet the individual interests and budget of each group. Whether you just want a unique meeting space for your own programming or would like for us to set up an overnight excursion packed with adventure activities, we can do it all! Activities Include…

The Waid Recreation Area is located near Rocky Mount and features over 7 miles of trails. These trails make their way over hills, through rivers, and across the quiet countryside of Franklin County. 701 Waid Park Road Rocky Mount, VA 24151 N/A

Sightseeing, Lunch and Dinner Cruises on Smith Mountain Lake. Cruises starting at $20! Portside Grill and Bar open weekends only May-September. 3619 Airport Road Moneta, VA 24121 (540) 297-7100

The Pigg River Blueway is an enjoyable 8-mile float which takes you through some of Franklin County’s beautiful wooded landscapes and farmlands. The historic waterway from Waid Park to Lynch Riverside Park, was a transportation lane for Franklin County’s iron industry in the 18th century. The Pigg River Blueway also is home of the annual Pigg River Ramble held in May. 2150 Sontag Road Rocky Mount, VA 24151 (540) 483-9293

UnderDog Bikes is not your typical bicycle shop. We are a small and intimate shop with a friendly staff. Our goal is to get people riding bikes… period. Our doors are open to everyone from the spandex-clad triathlete to the average Joe looking to get some exercise. That’s why we opened our shop on the Roanoke River Greenway. It is a great place for new and veteran riders alike to enjoy the pleasures of riding. So whether you’re looking to resurrect your bike from its hiding spot in the basement, purchase a new bike or just ask a simple bike question we are happy to help. We offer full service repairs, accessories, rentals and are an authorized KHS and Scott Bicycle Dealer. Check out our website for more information. 1113…

TWIN RIVER OUTFITTERS is a paddle sports business that rents canoes, kayaks, rafts, and river tubes. We run trips on the Upper James River. TRO offers its customers fun and safe river trips that range from lazy river floats to whitewater paddling experiences with true mountain views. We offer a variety of single day and multi-day river based camping trips. We are the oldest and most experienced outfitter operating on the Upper James River and have been safely running paddle trips since 1978. We maintain the largest kayak and canoe rental fleets in this part of the state with lots of types of canoe and kayak models to choose from. We are located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia about 20 miles North of Roanoke, Virginia. 640 Lowe Street…

Summit Springs Shooting Sports is a Recreational and Educational Shooting Range. Specializing in Sporting Clays, 5-Stand, and Upland Angles. We offer courses in rifle, pistol, shotgun, home firearm safety, and VA concealed carry. 12991 Franklin Street Ferrum, VA 24088 (540) 365-3119

Starlight Bicycles is a full service bike shop in Roanoke, VA. We stock Felt, Orbea, and Ibis bikes, plus the best selection of cycling apparel in the region. We're located in the historic Grandin district. At Starlight Bikes we sell bikes. We picked Felt as our main line because they’re the perfect partner to our shop. Felt offers some of the best around, including their pro-level F-Series road bikes, the new Verza line of city and fitness bikes, plus the brand new Edict 29er full suspension mountain bike. We stock a little of everything so stop on by. We also stock a full line of bike accessories, including pumps, helmets, lubes, chamois cream, and anything else. If you don’t see what you need we’ll be glad to order it faster…

Splash into the fun of the area's premiere outdoor aquatics facility! Splash Valley features two 34-foot high water slides, a current river, and a children's play area with spray features. A concessions area on-site features a variety of meal options. Birthday party and after hour packages are also available. Visit our website for information about season passes, special events and weekly discounts. 7415 Wood Haven Road Roanoke, VA 24019 (540) 777-6300